Physics WebQuest: Physics WebQuest: Applications of Applications of ElectromagnetismElectromagnetismStacey CaninoStacey Canino

IntroductionIntroduction

Now that we have learned about the Now that we have learned about the basics of electricity and magnetism, we basics of electricity and magnetism, we can better understand how these can better understand how these concepts are applied in the world of concepts are applied in the world of technology. Our understanding and use of technology. Our understanding and use of the electromagnetic force has allowed us the electromagnetic force has allowed us many conveniences in our daily lives. many conveniences in our daily lives. You will be assigned, as a group, one of You will be assigned, as a group, one of the following to study: electric motor, ac the following to study: electric motor, ac generator, transformer, speaker, or generator, transformer, speaker, or doorbell.doorbell.

TasksTasks

Your group will research one of these Your group will research one of these topics and create a power point to present topics and create a power point to present to the class. Your power point will provide to the class. Your power point will provide an explanation of how your device works, an explanation of how your device works, at least one diagram, and questions to be at least one diagram, and questions to be asked of the class to measure their asked of the class to measure their understanding of the concepts in your understanding of the concepts in your presentation. You will be given 30 minutes presentation. You will be given 30 minutes for your presentation, including time for for your presentation, including time for the questions at the end.the questions at the end.

Process:Process: ResearchResearch

I.I. Research your topic using the resources Research your topic using the resources listed below:listed below:

- Tutorials and animations:- Tutorials and animations:micro.magnet.fsu.edumicro.magnet.fsu.edu

- Thorough descriptions with video clips:- Thorough descriptions with video clips:howstuffworks.comhowstuffworks.com

- Information on motors and transformers:- Information on motors and transformers:hyperphysics.phys-astr.gsu.eduhyperphysics.phys-astr.gsu.edu

- Information on generators:- Information on generators:pbs.orgpbs.org

- Our textbook website (use the SciLinks):- Our textbook website (use the SciLinks):go.hrw.comgo.hrw.com

Process:Process: PowerPointPowerPoint

II.II. Create your power point with the Create your power point with the following components:following components:

1.1. A title page and introduction.A title page and introduction. Include your Include your topic, group names, and a brief outline of topic, group names, and a brief outline of your presentation (2 slides).your presentation (2 slides).

2.2. An explanation of how your device works.An explanation of how your device works. Include how the electromagnetic force is Include how the electromagnetic force is involved and what energy conversions involved and what energy conversions occur. Your diagrams and videos should occur. Your diagrams and videos should be included in this section (4-5 slides).be included in this section (4-5 slides).

Process:Process: PowerPointPowerPoint

3.3. Questions for the class.Questions for the class. Create 5 short Create 5 short answer questions that focus on the answer questions that focus on the important aspects of your device. important aspects of your device. Students should be given a chance to Students should be given a chance to discuss the questions with their group and discuss the questions with their group and then randomly called on to share their then randomly called on to share their answer with the class. Please create an answer with the class. Please create an answer key for your questions (1 slide)answer key for your questions (1 slide)

4.4. Citation of sources.Citation of sources. Use MLA format and Use MLA format and cite cite allall sources used (1 slide) sources used (1 slide)

EvaluationEvaluation

Your project will be graded using theYour project will be graded using the

following rubric (click the icon below):following rubric (click the icon below):

Project Rubric

Adapted from “A+ Rubric: PowerPoint Rubric”© COPYRIGHT 2001-2010Joan Vandervelde Updated: July 29, 2010 http://www2.uwstout.edu/content/profdev/rubrics/pptrubric.html

ConclusionConclusion

After the presentations, you will answer theAfter the presentations, you will answer the

following questions:following questions:1.1. How are the topics discussed similar?How are the topics discussed similar?

2.2. How are the topics discussed different?How are the topics discussed different?

3.3. How does our knowledge of physics How does our knowledge of physics improve the quality of our lives?improve the quality of our lives?